BANGOR – Carl L. Bailey, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior Dec. 10, 2011, at a Bangor hospital after complications from surgeries. He was born March 24, 1938, in Bancroft, the son of Hale M. and Phyllis (Peters) Bailey.
Carl started working at age 15 driving truck for Earle Marble and then worked for the state of Maine and Forestry Service in Stacyville. He worked almost 40 years for Grant Trailer Sales, where he loved his job and his many friends at work. Carl loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. He loved camping and going to Florida, and in his younger years riding his Harley. His favorite hobby was napping. There are many fond memories of times at the Country Jams at Peakes Hill Lodge.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary (McLaughlin) Bailey; daughters, Barbara Harnish and husband, Stephen, of Bangor, Deborah Boulier and husband, Allan, of Dedham and Carlene Holman of Dedham; grandchildren, Brian Harnish and Cara of Bangor, Heather Boulier of Dedham, David Boulier and Samantha of Brewer and Amy Holman of Dedham; great-grandson, Dominic Coolidge of Winterport; a sister, Genie Daley and husband, Elwin, of Alexander; several nieces and nephews, and many friends at work and Kev-Lan. The family would like to thank the nurses and Intensive Care Unit staff at Eastern Maine Medical Center for their wonderful care.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, corner of Grandview Avenue and Essex Street, Bangor. Interment will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Bangor. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments after the burial at Peakes Hill Lodge Banquet Center, 40 Peakes Hill Road, Dedham. Gifts in his memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Bangor, 654 State St., Bangor, ME 04401. Condolences to the family may be expressed at
www.BrookingsSmith.com.